Carrageenan Free Classic Ginger Lemonade
Bright, zingy, and refreshingly homemade, this ginger lemonade is the kind of drink that makes you wonder why you ever reached for a bottle. The secret is a quick ginger syrup made by simmering fresh sliced ginger with sugar and water until fragrant and slightly thickened — it infuses every sip with real, punchy warmth that no store-bought mix can replicate. That homemade approach also means you know exactly what's in your glass, which matters when you're avoiding additives like carrageenan that sneak into many commercial beverages and flavored drinks. Fresh-squeezed lemon juice brings a clean tartness that balances the spicy syrup beautifully, and you can dial the intensity up or down with a splash more water at the end. Served over ice with a few lemon slices and a sprig of mint, it looks as good as it tastes. This is the kind of recipe you'll want to keep on rotation all summer long.
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4 servings
For the ginger syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 oz fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
For the lemonade
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 6–8 lemons)
- 3 cups cold water
For serving
- ice, for serving
- lemon slices, for serving (optional)
- fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine 1 cup water, the sugar, and the sliced ginger in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved, about 3–4 minutes.
- 2
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes, until the syrup is slightly thickened and fragrant with ginger.
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